Bulletproof testing a beer keg with increasing caliber bullets

Published on October 22, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a stainless steel beer keg using a variety of calibers, from .22 LR up to a 12-gauge slug. The experiment, conducted by the Yee Yee Life host, shows how different ammunition types interact with the keg's steel, highlighting penetration differences. The 5.56 Green Tip round was the only one to successfully penetrate both sides of the keg.

Quick Summary

A stainless steel beer keg demonstrated significant resistance to handgun calibers (.22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum) and 12-gauge slugs, stopping most rounds. However, the 5.56x45mm NATO M855 Green Tip round successfully penetrated both sides of the keg, indicating its superior ballistic capability against this barrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Keg Setup
  2. 00:09.22 LR Test
  3. 00:159mm AR Test
  4. 00:23.45 ACP Test
  5. 00:32.44 Magnum Test
  6. 00:415.56 Green Tip Test
  7. 00:5012 Gauge Slug Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a beer keg stop bullets?

A stainless steel beer keg can stop many common handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum, as well as 12-gauge slugs, preventing them from exiting the other side. However, rifle rounds like the 5.56 Green Tip can penetrate both sides.

What caliber bullet went through the beer keg?

The 5.56x45mm NATO round, specifically the M855 FMJ (Steel Core) Green Tip ammunition, was the only caliber tested that successfully penetrated both the front and back of the stainless steel beer keg.

What firearms were used to test the beer keg?

The Yee Yee Life host used various firearms for the test, including what appeared to be a 9mm AR pistol, a 1911 pistol in .45 ACP, a .44 Magnum revolver, a custom AR-15 firing 5.56, and a 12-gauge shotgun.

What type of beer keg was used in the test?

A standard 15.5-gallon (half barrel) stainless steel beer keg, featuring a 'Live Oak Brewing Company' sticker, was used for the ballistic testing experiment.

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